OCTOBER 6, 1954 Participants: Robert B. Meyner, Governor of New Jersey, interviewed by Larry Lesueur and August Heckscher. Topics: Meyner's opinion of President Eisenhower, economic picture in New Jersey, campaign issues in 1954, congested roads, Governor's duties, and desegregation in New Jersey.

OCTOBER 6, 1954 Participants: Robert B. Meyner, Governor of New Jersey, interviewed by Larry Lesueur and August Heckscher. Topics: Meyner's opinion of President Eisenhower, economic picture in New Jersey, campaign issues in 1954, congested roads, Governor's duties, and desegregation in New Jersey.

(District of Columbia: United States. Department of the Interior, 1937), 16 mins

On New Jersey's State parks. Reel 1 shows views of rivers, lakes, and other points of interest in Palisades Interstate Park, High Point Park, Watchung Reservation State Park. CCC men clear underbrush, cut dead limbs off trees, work on picnic grounds, and spray destructive caterpillars. Includes views of Jersey Cit...

On New Jersey's State parks. Reel 1 shows views of rivers, lakes, and other points of interest in Palisades Interstate Park, High Point Park, Watchung Reservation State Park. CCC men clear underbrush, cut dead limbs off trees, work on picnic grounds, and spray destructive caterpillars. Includes views of Jersey City. Reel 2 shows CCC men working on bridges and drains, painting, exercising, and engaging in other activities in South Mountain Reserva...On New Jersey's State parks. Reel 1 shows views of rivers, lakes, and other points of interest in Palisades Interstate Park, High Point Park, Watchung Reservation State Park. CCC men clear underbrush, cut dead limbs off trees, work on picnic grounds, and spray destructive caterpillars. Includes views of Jersey City. Reel 2 shows CCC men working on bridges and drains, painting, exercising, and engaging in other activities in South Mountain Reservation and in Parvin State Park. Includes views of the forest, lakes, streams, rustic bridges, and waterfowl. A Negro CCC jazz band plays.
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Field of Study

American History

Content Type

Documentary

Date Published / Released

1937

Publisher

United States. Department of the Interior

Topic / Theme

Conservation of natural resources, State and provincial parks, Climate and the Environment, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)

This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about a fire on a fuel ship.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 49
CITY THREATENED AS BLAZING FUEL SHIP MENACES OIL SUPPLY
(76)
SEWAREN, N. J. -- Cargo of 150,000 gallons ignites piers and destroys several vessels in spectacular fire viewed by thousands of persons for miles around. Firemen forsake boats to cut off spread of flames, fanned by high wind, to huge reserv...This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about a fire on a fuel ship.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 49
CITY THREATENED AS BLAZING FUEL SHIP MENACES OIL SUPPLY
(76)
SEWAREN, N. J. -- Cargo of 150,000 gallons ignites piers and destroys several vessels in spectacular fire viewed by thousands of persons for miles around. Firemen forsake boats to cut off spread of flames, fanned by high wind, to huge reserve tanks throughout the district. The damage estimated at half a million dollars.
FASCIST YOUTHS IN FIRST PUBLIC DISPLAY SINCE CONTROVERSY
(86)
ROME, Italy -- Prime Minister Mussolini, fresh from recent dispute with Vatican, reviews huge demonstration by 12,000 boys and girls who show their mastery at calisthenics. Exercises at city stadium feature Il Duce's idea of his method of training future supporters of his party.
PARACHUTE JUMPER BEATS OUT AUTOGIRO IN RACE TO GROUND
(99)
INGLEWOOD, Cal. -- Man wins over "windmill" plane in thrilling descent several thousand feet. Dare-devil goes into early lead by dropping great distance before pulling cord that glides him to soft landing ahead of new type aircraft which slides to earth without a disturbing bump.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Mrs. Nixon-Nirdlinger arrives! -- Former St. Louis beauty winner, recently acquitted in France, comes home "to forget."
(57)
LEBANON, Ore. -- Bake world's largest short-cake! -- Giant strawberry confection weighs half a ton and feeds crowd of 8,000.
(63)
SIMLA, India -- Gandhi trudges 6 miles on foot! -- Nationalist leader walks to Viceroy's castle as protest against man-drawn vehicles.
(59)
LOKOYA, Cal. -- Mother cat adopts squirrel foundling!--Amazing domestic influence overcomes tiny animal's traditional shyness.
(68)
5,000 CAVALRY MEET IN HISTORY'S GREATEST PEACE MOBILIZATION
(126)
SACRAMENTO MTS., N. M. -- Cream of Army horsemen travel through the desert surmounting many obstacles in treacherous climb to scene of huge maneuvers. Regiment once commanded by General Custer takes laurels in tremendous demonstration by riding warriors.
NEW DEATH-DEFYING FEAT PERFECTED BY DARING AERIALISTS
(102)
CHICAGO, Ill. -- Flying Millers, acrobats since childhood, fearlessly perform thrilling breath-taking stunts to add to their routine. Chris the Leaper twirls like a toy top in hurling himself through space safely to the hands of Fred the Catcher in sensational triple mid-air turn.
(Numbers indicate approximate scene footage for the benefit of exhibitors requiring same for their presentation schedules)
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded

1931

Field of Study

Newsreels

Content Type

Newsreel

Date Published / Released

1931-06-15, 1931

Publisher

Universal Pictures Company

Series

Universal Newsreels

Topic / Theme

Boats and ships, Wildfires, Seaports, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)

This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force, and Douglas MacArthur.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VI Number 292
ALEXANDER I OF JUGOSLAVIA DIES BY ASSASSIN'S BULLET
LATEST PICTURES show vivid scenes of King Alexander's recent political visits to Bulgaria and France. Unusual and intimate views reveal as a carefree schoolboy the youngster who, as King Peter II, ascends his father's...This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force, and Douglas MacArthur.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VI Number 292
ALEXANDER I OF JUGOSLAVIA DIES BY ASSASSIN'S BULLET
LATEST PICTURES show vivid scenes of King Alexander's recent political visits to Bulgaria and France. Unusual and intimate views reveal as a carefree schoolboy the youngster who, as King Peter II, ascends his father's throne at the age of eleven years.
JERSEY TO JUDGE HAUPTMANN
TRENTON, N. J.--Gov. Moore signs a writ extraditing the Lindbergh suspect to this State for trial on charges of murder. The prisoner's attorney fights the action, but Gov. Lehman of New York orders his surrender.
ROMANS FETE GRAPE HARVEST
ROME, ITALY.--Picturesque Siena Square is filled with joyous natives of the Eternal City as great bunches of grapes are thrown to the people from gorgeous floats by dark-eyed girls in colorful costumes.
MARE WINS HOPKINS STAKES
(Boston Only)
PAWTUCKET, R. I.--Lady Reigh sets a new track record as she romps to victory in the feature of the inaugural day's card at Narragansett Park.
CARDS BEAT TIGERS TO WIN WORLD SERIES AS FANS RIOT
(Pre-Released)
DETROIT, MICH.--Piling up a score of 11 to 0, the St. Louis ball-players carry off the championship in a whirlwind finish. "Dizzy" Dean shines on the mound for the winners. His team-mate, "Ducky-Wucky" Medwick, retreats under a barrage of pop bottles hurled by rioting rooters after he bowls over the Tiger third baseman.
RAIL WRECK KILLS FOURTEEN
WARRINGTON, ENGLAND.--Many are injured, fourteen fatally, when the Euston-Blackpool Express crashes into the rear of a halted local train while traveling at terrific speed.
SOVIETS STAGE AIR THRILLS
MOSCOW, U.S.S.R.--Dozens of girls and men "bail out" at perilously high altitudes, trusting their lives to flimsy parachutes in a spectacular test of Russia's new air equipment.
HARD RIDING MARKS RODEO
NEW YORK CITY.--Hundreds of the West's outstanding cowboys and cowgirls invade Manhattan to thrill crowds packing Madison Square Garden to see a series of championship contests for $40,000 cash awards.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded

1934

Field of Study

Newsreels

Content Type

Newsreel

Contributor

Graham McNamee, 1888-1942

Date Published / Released

1934-10-10, 1934

Publisher

Universal Pictures Company

Series

Universal Newsreels

Speaker / Narrator

Graham McNamee, 1888-1942

Person Discussed

Douglas MacArthur, 1880-1964

Topic / Theme

Abductions, Trials and litigation, Generals, Armed forces, Navies, Charles Lindbergh, Jr., Kidnapped and Killed, East Amwell, NJ, March 1-May 12, 1932, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)

This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the declaration of neutrality and arms embargo by the United States.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 804
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
U.S. PROCLAIMS NEUTRALITY
WASHINGTON, D. C.--CLOSELY FOLLOWING PRES. ROOSEVELT'S SPEECH TO THE NATION URGING A NEUTRAL AMERICA, SECRETARY OF STATE HULL COUNTERSIGNS THE NEUTRALITY MEASURE AND ARMS EMBARGO DESTINED TO KEEP THE U. S....This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the declaration of neutrality and arms embargo by the United States.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 804
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
U.S. PROCLAIMS NEUTRALITY
WASHINGTON, D. C.--CLOSELY FOLLOWING PRES. ROOSEVELT'S SPEECH TO THE NATION URGING A NEUTRAL AMERICA, SECRETARY OF STATE HULL COUNTERSIGNS THE NEUTRALITY MEASURE AND ARMS EMBARGO DESTINED TO KEEP THE U. S. OUT OF WAR.
NEW YORK, N. Y.--LINERS ARRIVE WITH MORE AMERICANS FLEEING FROM THE WAR. THE POLISH VESSEL, "BATORY," BRINGS POLISH RED CROSS LEADERS TO CONFER WITH OFFICIALS HERE!-- A "VEST-POCKET" TORPEDO BOAT ARRIVES FROM ENGLAND FOR NAVY DEMONSTRATIONS!--THE QUEEN MARY," DELAYED IN PORT, HAS HER FUNNELS AND MASTS CAMOUFLAGED FOR A SUDDEN RETURN TRIP!--AMERICAN FLAGS ARE PAINTED ON THE S.S. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, WHICH IS TO RETURN FOR STRANDED AMERICANS.
LONDON, ENGLAND.--DRAMATIC SCENES AS THOUSANDS OF HELPLESS CHILDREN ARE EVACUATED, BY TRAINLOADS, TO SAFE HAVENS AWAY FROM CIVILIAN AIR RAIDS.
WARSAW, POLAND.--U.S. AMBASSADOR BIDDLE, WHO NARROWLY ESCAPED DEATH IN A NAZI BOMBING RAID, PRESENTS AN AMERICAN FLAG TO PRES. MOSCICKI.
BOSTON, MASS.--THE GERMAN TANKER "PAULINE FRIEDRICH" SAILS INTO BOSTON HARBOR TO EVADE ENEMY BATTLESHIPS AT SEA.
OTTAWA, ONT.--EXCLUSIVE SCENES AS LOYAL CANADIANS RUSH TO ENLIST, PREPARED TO FIGHT FOR GREAT BRITAIN OVERSEAS!
"MISS AMERICA" CONTEST HELD
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.--Beautiful girls--from all (illegible text)ver the U. S., arrive for the annual bathing beauty contest for the title "Miss America 1939." The judges will have a hard job, you'll say--after seeing these winsome misses!
STUDENTS HAIL PRES. CARDENAS
MEXICO CITY, D.F.--Impressive scenes as the Mexican leader arrives at the Revolution Monument to present flags to University students and receive the oath. A parade climaxes the colorful ceremony!
BLAST WRECKS BOOTLEG STILL
MALAGA, N. J.--Gov't agents capture an illicit "likker" plant in the woods near here and seize four men. Nine huge vats and thousands of gallons of "hooch" are destroyed by dynamite blasts, which injure a cameraman!
AUTO ACES RACE UP MOUNTAIN
PIKE'S PEAK, COLO.--Dare-devil auto drivers get away in the spectacular and dangerous classic up the steep mountain road, risking death on every hair-pin turn. Louis Unser wins for the 5th time and sets a new record.
TOTS MIX IT IN "KID GLOVE" BOUT
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Two 55-pounders swing into action with fast "rights and lefts" in Police Athletic League bouts in Greenwich Village. Evenly matched, the battling juveniles call it a "draw" after a terrific battle.
VOLUME XI -- 1939
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Date Written / Recorded

1939

Field of Study

Newsreels

Content Type

Newsreel

Contributor

Graham McNamee, 1888-1942

Date Published / Released

1939-09-06, 1939

Publisher

Universal Pictures Company

Series

Universal Newsreels

Speaker / Narrator

Cordell Hull, 1871-1955, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942

Person Discussed

Cordell Hull, 1871-1955

Topic / Theme

International relations, Neutrality, War, Britain and France Declare War on Germany, September 3, 1939, German Invasion of Poland, September 1, 1939, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)

This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about military training, weapons and ordnance, and navy ships.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
AMERICA PREPARES
RUSH MORE TROOPS TO ALASKA
SEATTLE, WASH.--In a move surrounded by secrecy, Uncle Sam sends 775 officers and men of the 75th Coast Artillery (A.A.) on board the Army transport, St. Mihiel, to bolster our outpost forces in strategic Alaska.
U. S. SKI TROOPS IN DEBUT
MT. RAINIER, WAS...This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about military training, weapons and ordnance, and navy ships.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
AMERICA PREPARES
RUSH MORE TROOPS TO ALASKA
SEATTLE, WASH.--In a move surrounded by secrecy, Uncle Sam sends 775 officers and men of the 75th Coast Artillery (A.A.) on board the Army transport, St. Mihiel, to bolster our outpost forces in strategic Alaska.
U. S. SKI TROOPS IN DEBUT
MT. RAINIER, WASH.--Thrilling scenes with Uncle Sam's first ski patrol! Troops of the 41st Division, in special dress, "storm" the mountains in tests to train soldiers for service in the snow.
TWO DESTROYERS LAUNCHED
KEARNY, N. J.--Another forward step in our naval expansion program! Two new "greyhounds" for the U.S. Navy, the "Edison" and the "Ericsson," are christened, one by Thomas Edison's widow.
NAVY TESTS "MOSQUITO" BOATS
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Thrills and excitement for our cameraman, who goes for the ride of his life--on one of the new "P.T." boats for the Navy. Capable of 60 M.P.H., the 70-foot craft gives us quite a ride.
A SALUTE TO SAINT NICK
SCREEN STARS IN XMAS PARADE
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF.--Movieland notables take part in a colorful salute to Christmas. Many film favorites appear during a gala spectacle of floats, dedicating the main street as "Santa Claus Lane."
POLICE, FIREMEN IN SANTA ROLE (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Good news for New York youngsters, who might have a slim Xmas but for the "cops" and the "fire laddies." Volunteers mend old toys for Christmas distribution to needy children.
MERCHANT GIVES COATS TO NEEDY (Exclusive)
KANSAS CITY, MO.--Louis A. Cumonow, local merchant, is a modern Good Samaritan. This year, as usual, he gives away free hundreds of coats, and other articles to the unemployed.
LIFE-LIKE DOLLS HAVE DEBUT (Exclusive)
LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y.--A thrill for "little sister"--amazing dolls that move their arms and legs as if alive. Made of a plastic magic skin, the novel toys should prove a big hit this Christmas.
FIRE CO. MASCOT "PAYS OFF" (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--"Mrs. Boots," official mascot of Hook & Ladder Co. No. 24, presents the "boys" with a litter of nine pups--a "9-alarm" event! They call the roll for mama--and nine little Dalmatian "booties."
CULINARY MASTERPIECES SHOWN (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Works of art that will make your mouth water. The 25th annual National Hotel Exposition displays tempting, luscious masterpieces turned out by various hotel chefs.
COURT CHAMPS GET UNDER WAY
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Basketball is back! And it's a top-notch battle between the Phillips "66" "Oilers" and the Ohrbach A.A. players. Nip and tuck all the way, but the "Oilers" come to the top to win, 37-35.
"HEEL & TOE" CHAMPS STEP OUT (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--A "Turkey Day" classic is the annual ten-mile walking race to Coney Island, with 46 competing this year. Maybe they're just working up an appetite for turkey. Anyway, it's a laugh!
N. Y. GIANTS "SCALP" REDSKINS
NEW YORK, N. Y.--"Pro" football in its most exciting form is seen in the clash between the New Yorkers and the Washingtonians, with the Giants scoring three times, on passes and plunges, to win, 21-7.
VOL. 12--NO. 932
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded

1940

Field of Study

Newsreels

Content Type

Newsreel

Date Published / Released

1940-11-27, 1940

Publisher

Universal Pictures Company

Series

Universal Newsreels

Topic / Theme

Military training, Weapons and ordnance, Navy ships, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)

NOVEMBER 3, 1954 Participants: Robert Trout, news commentator, Columbia Broadcasting System, and August Heckscher, chief editorial writer, New York Herald Tribune, interviewed by Larry Lesueur. Topics: Special postelection edition on the recent congressional contests and an analysis of election results.

NOVEMBER 3, 1954 Participants: Robert Trout, news commentator, Columbia Broadcasting System, and August Heckscher, chief editorial writer, New York Herald Tribune, interviewed by Larry Lesueur. Topics: Special postelection edition on the recent congressional contests and an analysis of election results.

Explore the Garden, Grand Canyon, Bluegrass, and Sooner States, as well as the Last Frontier! This program examines the unique characteristics of New Jersey (cultural diversity, most affluent state, Battle of Trenton, Thomas Edison, and Atlantic City nightlife); of Arizona (searing heat, Grand Canyon, Tombstone, W...

Explore the Garden, Grand Canyon, Bluegrass, and Sooner States, as well as the Last Frontier! This program examines the unique characteristics of New Jersey (cultural diversity, most affluent state, Battle of Trenton, Thomas Edison, and Atlantic City nightlife); of Arizona (searing heat, Grand Canyon, Tombstone, Wyatt Earp, Meteor Crater, and NASA geological research); of Kentucky (birthplace of Lincoln, Louisville Slugger baseball bats, KFC, 181...Explore the Garden, Grand Canyon, Bluegrass, and Sooner States, as well as the Last Frontier! This program examines the unique characteristics of New Jersey (cultural diversity, most affluent state, Battle of Trenton, Thomas Edison, and Atlantic City nightlife); of Arizona (searing heat, Grand Canyon, Tombstone, Wyatt Earp, Meteor Crater, and NASA geological research); of Kentucky (birthplace of Lincoln, Louisville Slugger baseball bats, KFC, 1811 earthquake, and the Kentucky Derby); of Oklahoma (oil and gas industry, settlement of the panhandle, the Trail of Tears, the Dust Bowl, and the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building); and of Alaska (size, remoteness, natural beauty, Mt. McKinley, Eskimo culture, Iditarod triumphs, and the Alaskan oil pipeline).
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